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Paul D. Wachter

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CRD#: 2183412
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Paul David Wachter was a registered financial professional .

Paul is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1991. Paul had worked at 3 firms and has passed the SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


None

Other business activities


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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

January 4, 2012 - January 20, 2018

MSA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150557
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

September 21, 2010 - June 28, 2011

MSA SECURITIES, LLC

BD
CRD#: 150557
SANTA MONICA, CA
Past

June 18, 1993 - March 5, 1997

SCHRODER & CO. INC.

BD
CRD#: 6112
NEW YORK, NY
Past

December 11, 1991 - June 30, 1993

KIDDER, PEABODY & CO. INCORPORATED

BD
CRD#: 7613
NEW YORK, NY

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


General Industry/Product Exam
RR
SIE
Date: 1/20/2018
Securities Industry Essentials Examination
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


MS
MSA SECURITIES, LLC
MSA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 150557 / SEC#: , 8-68267

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Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Los Angeles district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
3110 Main Street Suite 310, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Mailing Address
3110 Main Street Suite 310, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone number
(310) 392-7607
Established
Delaware since 12/11/2008
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Small
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (1 States and Territories)


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Documents


Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
FILLO, CHRISTOPHER MARKMANAGING MEMBER, CCO, EXEC. REP., AML SUPER.
MISTY MOUNTAIN HOP AGGREGATOR TRUSTMEMBER
POTTS, JAMES BERTRUMFINOP, CFO6411792

Disclosures


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Company Information


MSA SECURITIES, LLC

CRD#: 150557

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